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2f8f3d6ab676774c91e46165cebbf7c9 | What are some lunch and dinner ideas for kids who need to lower their cholesterol? | For lunch and dinner: Bake or grill foods instead of frying them. Use whole-grain breads and rolls to make a healthier sandwich. Also, give your child whole-grain crackers with soups, chili, and stew. Prepare pasta, beans, rice, fish, skinless poultry, or other dishes. Always serve fresh fruit (with the skin) with meal... |
c43bb4ab9de3e3f5b659dcc0dd4a1a96 | What are some snack ideas for kids who need to lower their cholesterol? | For snacks: Fruits, vegetables, breads, and cereals make great snacks for children. Children should avoid soda, juice and fruit drinks. |
04dbaa140dded06673fb20e0ed3cfd42 | What causes high cholesterol in children? | Cholesterol levels in children are mostly linked to three risk factors: Heredity (passed on from parent to child) Diet Obesity In most cases, kids with high cholesterol have a parent who also has elevated cholesterol. |
235903bc763a91029dadfc0bb994ae47 | How is high cholesterol diagnosed in children? | Children also may have high levels of cholesterol, which can cause health problems, especially problems with heart disease, when the child gets older. Conducting such a test is especially important if there is a strong family history of heart disease or if a parent of the child has high cholesterol. The blood test resu... |
9678942b04039afd424023498a020d8a | When is selective screening for cholesterol recommended for children? | Cholesterol levels in children are mostly linked to three risk factors: Heredity (passed on from parent to child) Diet Obesity In most cases, kids with high cholesterol have a parent who also has elevated cholesterol. For kids aged 10 years and older with extremely high cholesterol levels (or high levels with a family ... |
44f7719dc2d18b52bb436079cfb8c1e9 | What should you keep in mind when exercising if you have Parkinson's disease? | Always warm-up before beginning your exercise routine and cool down at the end. If you plan to workout for 30 minutes, start with 10-minute sessions and work your way up. If you have difficulty balancing, exercise within reach of a grab bar or rail. If you have trouble standing or getting up, try exercising in bed rath... |
fdb870e2edc6283e11ad00fe298192b8 | What tests help diagnose juvenile rheumatoid arthritis? | Your child may get the following tests: Blood, urine, and joint fluid tests X-rays, MRIs, and other imaging tests The results may show: Low red blood cell count, or anemia High white blood cell count High platelet count, which are the cells in blood that help it clot Higher levels of C-reactive protein and erythrocyte ... |
1ced8af5930d86e9cbc01a269749e7bb | Should children with rheumatoid arthritis get plenty of rest? | When it flares up, the child will look and act sick. Children can have good days with few or no symptoms, and worse days with flare-up symptoms. |
64aec040916762acc14f19489622fd4c | What is the treatment for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis? | Your child may get the following tests: Blood, urine, and joint fluid tests X-rays, MRIs, and other imaging tests The results may show: Low red blood cell count, or anemia High white blood cell count High platelet count, which are the cells in blood that help it clot Higher levels of C-reactive protein and erythrocyte ... |
0b5a2c94cd1f8a66f6a897cff3a6303b | What may test results for systemic-onset juvenile rheumatoid arthritis show? | Your child may get the following tests: Blood, urine, and joint fluid tests X-rays, MRIs, and other imaging tests The results may show: Low red blood cell count, or anemia High white blood cell count High platelet count, which are the cells in blood that help it clot Higher levels of C-reactive protein and erythrocyte ... |
bf297255f2f8af499af15ba8cc742b3b | Can you prevent juvenile rheumatoid arthritis? | Systemic-onset juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is the rarest form. It's believed to run in families though, so family medical history can give you a clue. |
a5fcd2708724449a45e9111899a6aa9b | How do health issues affect how you can get deep vein thrombosis? | People with heart disease, lung disease, and inflammatory bowel disease are more likely to get DVT. So are people who have cancer or are going through cancer treatment. |
3548dd16c8a30513e32b1fd5b4f1c597 | How does sitting or being in bed affect how you can get deep vein thrombosis? | If your muscles don't move for a while, blood starts to pool in your lower legs. This makes it more likely for a clot to form. |
88f748ef4ac9d87c940b774152ba2993 | How does age affect how you can get deep vein thrombosis? | The odds that you'll get DVT increase with your age. |
6c4d83701cc94c9456ed609b76a50cea | What can you do to lower your risk of getting deep vein thrombosis? | You can't change many of the things that could lead to DVT. But try these 6 tips to keep your blood moving through your body the way it should: Don't sit for too long. Get up and stretch or walk around at least every 2 hours. It can also help to move your legs while you're seated. If you think you're at risk for DVT, y... |
c99358c343fbef8a4b8cea303e73aa0e | When should I talk to my doctor about my migraines or headaches? | Migraines and several other headache disorders are a real source of pain, but most of the time, they're not signs that you have a serious medical problem. But when you have new symptoms or problems that are more severe than normal, it's worth talking to your doctor. Know your personal headache symptoms -- what's normal... |
233c42108f94cd9adbafe2f310117f26 | When should I get medical help immediately for my headache? | The following headache symptoms mean you should get medical help right away: A sudden, new, severe headache that comes with: Weakness, dizziness, sudden loss of balance or falling, numbness or tingling, or can't move your body Trouble with speech, confusion, seizures, personality changes, or inappropriate behavior Blur... |
43b12ea7317a4a6b2eb244f3ea7de391 | When should you let your doctor know about your migraines or headaches? | The following headache symptoms mean you should get medical help right away: A sudden, new, severe headache that comes with: Weakness, dizziness, sudden loss of balance or falling, numbness or tingling, or can't move your body Trouble with speech, confusion, seizures, personality changes, or inappropriate behavior Blur... |
e49ee2c3f3e30bb1b6293fbed8537dc0 | When do you need medical help for you migraines or headaches? | The following headache symptoms mean you should get medical help right away: A sudden, new, severe headache that comes with: Weakness, dizziness, sudden loss of balance or falling, numbness or tingling, or can't move your body Trouble with speech, confusion, seizures, personality changes, or inappropriate behavior Blur... |
da45f6b4beb317a1008ecbb19413763f | What are symptoms of pain in toddlers? | Fortunately, at this age, children in pain can talk, if only to say, " Owie, owie, owie!" They will often also clutch the part that hurts. Pulling or rubbing the ear is common in toddlers and although it can sometimes indicate ear pain, it may be habit. Suspect an ear infection if your child has had cold symptoms or a ... |
57c03a2aa75b1dc19c570e8a02a53e4b | How can you tell if a baby is in pain? | Here are signs that a baby may be in pain. For example, crying that can't be soothed with a bottle, diaper change, or cuddling could signal pain. Crying while nursing. Prolonged, intense crying, often at the same time each day. This behavior is common with colic. Crying and drawing the legs up to the abdomen. Chronic p... |
57e15647fd349e04b29af3eab29314a5 | What do pain in young children and teenagers mean? | Chronic or recurrent pain is common in children and adolescents. Pain that comes on suddenly can be caused by viral infections or by something more serious like appendicitis. Recurrent stomachaches and headaches. Recurrent body aches, usually along with trouble falling or staying asleep, could mean your child is depres... |
15ad55c6b2d00660db2b2fef58ed53ea | How can I prevent autonomic dysreflexia? | Other things that can set off the condition include: Constipation Kidney stones Urinary tract infection Inserting a catheter, a medical tube Hemorrhoids Irritated or blistered skin Pressure on the scrotum, in men Sexual stimulation The first signs of autonomic dysreflexia usually are a flushed feeling or a pounding hea... |
61543616ddaf097195ff53719c4023e4 | What are the symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia? | Other things that can set off the condition include: Constipation Kidney stones Urinary tract infection Inserting a catheter, a medical tube Hemorrhoids Irritated or blistered skin Pressure on the scrotum, in men Sexual stimulation The first signs of autonomic dysreflexia usually are a flushed feeling or a pounding hea... |
cd5acfee500ba2189af4aca7b9dc2c1f | What causes autonomic dysreflexia? | You can get autonomic dysreflexia if you've injured your spinal cord around the bottom of the shoulder blades or above. You can lose feeling and muscle control below the damaged spot. But the nerves there still try to send signals back to the brain. That can make your body do the wrong thing. Sometimes, even a full bla... |
cfedb9b726a7d7d55393e3c97788e0a6 | How is HPV treated in men? | There is no treatment for HPV infection in men when no symptoms are present. Instead, doctors treat the health problems that are caused by the HPV virus. When genital warts appear, a variety of treatments can be used. The patient can apply prescription creams at home. Or a doctor can surgically remove or freeze off the... |
8ab4178dd2e7bd0f540a9ea33c11de4e | How can you prevent spreading HPV? | Abstinence is the only sure way to prevent HPV transmission. Risk of transmission can be lowered if a person has sex only with one person who is not infected and who is also monogamous. To lower the risk of HPV transmission, men can also limit the number of sex partners and pick partners who have had few or no partners... |
56697723cfa5d7afdec10d61e99efdb7 | Is there an HPV vaccine for men? | The HPV vaccine Gardasil, approved for use in females in 2006, was approved for males in 2009. Gardasil is approved for boys and men ages 9 to 26 for the prevention of genital warts caused by two HPV strains: HPV 6 and HPV 11. Those are two of the four HPV strains that Gardasil targets. In late 2010, Gardasil was also ... |
b29fc2dfb3b3fcd9fad96c114aca3133 | What tests are used to check for HPV in men? | Genital warts are the first symptom you may see with low-risk HPV strains that cause warts but not cancer. To diagnose genital warts in men, the doctor will visually check a man's genital area to see if warts are present. Some doctors will apply a vinegar solution to help identify warts that aren't raised and visible. ... |
bf9020b8bc534bb68db4410b722102d5 | How can you manage HPV in a relationship? | If a man's long-term sexual partner has HPV, chances are good HPV transmission has already occurred and he also has it. HPV in men may clear from the body more easily than in women. Women, in general, often clear the virus in two years or less. The HPV types associated with cervical cancer usually do not cause health p... |
8d14033fe38a840008cb1bb7d1786377 | What is the risk of HPV infection in men? | Both of these cancer types are rare, especially in men with a healthy immune system. Men who have HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) are also at higher risk of getting this cancer. Most cancers that are found in the back of the throat, including at the base of the tongue and in the tonsils, are HPV related. In fact, th... |
7d4e2a6c2265ef5c9327b6abcb9e9293 | What should you know about HPV infection in men? | !s_sensitive, chron ID: $('article embeded_module[type=video][align=top]:eq(0)').attr('chronic_id'), continuous Play: true, cp Options: { flyout: true }, display Ads: true, mode: 'in-article', sticky: true }) }); }); } else { $(function(){ $('.responsive-video-container').remove(); }); } HPV infection can increase a ma... |
5062c98196f58b80e43552a03f35e28e | What are the symptoms of HPV in men? | Other types of HPV virus rarely cause cancer in men, but they do cause genital warts. Genital warts are the first symptom you may see with low-risk HPV strains that cause warts but not cancer. |
b62fa7a424ddd258aca202aef0eb9122 | How can someone prevent a stroke? | If you have diabetes and your doctor suspects your arteries are hardened, he may suggest diet and lifestyle changes -- along with medicines -- to prevent the blockages that lead to stroke. Other ways to lower your odds of a stroke include: Don't smoke. Control your blood sugar level. Stay at a healthy weight. Exercise ... |
304f88485b911ae1d35a298f7e5e890d | What is a stroke? | In a stroke, one of the many blood vessels that supply your brain with oxygen becomes damaged or blocked. If the blood flow is cut off for more than 3 to 4 minutes, that part of your brain begins to die. There are two types of strokes: Hemorrhagic strokes are caused by a ruptured artery. |
2d142ebf5044ef5676d2eb6d58c5f18b | Is there anything I can do to prevent stroke if I have diabetes? | Some people with diabetes can benefit from low doses of aspirin (81 mg - 325 mg a day) to prevent heart disease. |
537f4b032dc645d8743bb70d4cde71c5 | What are some other treatments for a stroke? | Other treatment options include a surgery called carotid endarterectomy to remove plaque from inside your carotid artery, which supplies much of the blood to your brain. Another treatment is known as carotid angioplasty and stenting. Doctors insert a deflated balloon into the artery to expand its walls. They follow it ... |
66da73ed479273ecd1236ff460b27867 | What is the treatment for stroke? | Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg (especially on one side of the body) Trouble speaking or understanding words or simple sentences Sudden blurred vision or worse vision in one or both eyes Sudden trouble swallowing Dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination Brief loss of consciousness Sudden... |
5d89939cae779ad0cc44bc2f4d100846 | What are symptoms of stroke? | Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg (especially on one side of the body) Trouble speaking or understanding words or simple sentences Sudden blurred vision or worse vision in one or both eyes Sudden trouble swallowing Dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination Brief loss of consciousness Sudden... |
b1fde8ea37339c52278870aa566dfa83 | What usually causes stroke? | Others include smoking cigarettes and high levels of LDL ("bad") cholesterol. Have your blood pressure checked. |
a8aa6ff95f1d9f78bc183cffbc04f50e | Can getting good sleep help with my stress? | Adults need an average of 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night. If you're stressed out, you're most likely getting way less, and it's probably pretty low-quality sleep. This -- you guessed it -- will cause you to be even more stressed. So, you need to make a serious commitment to going to bed earlier and getting more restful ... |
5c7fecd5a97a5bb3d5bb795c1e660578 | Should I see a therapist to help me manage my stress? | Many of us feel like we have to handle stress on our own. But there's no shame in getting professional help when stress starts to take a toll on your mental and physical health. Beyond being a friendly and knowledgeable person to talk to, a therapist can assist you in making the major life changes on this list. A psych... |
c919494d032bf74c17f10cc05666cea4 | What happens when stress becomes chronic? | When it becomes chronic stress, it can do real harm to your body, and cause emotional and physical problems, including: Digestive problems Reproductive issues Muscle tension Fatigue Chest pain High blood pressure Anxiety Irritability Depression All of these stress-related problems can, in turn, make you withdraw social... |
a5a97336de0ed698613c1669a764231b | Can finding a new job cut stress out of your life? | This is a big change, and yes, it's easier said than done. But the workplace is the biggest source of stress for Americans. If your job is causing you mental and physical harm, you should take the leap and find a new one if the problems at work simply can't be fixed. |
e05544077ca632991e581b67e816308c | What are ways to deal with stress? | But when it's not, it can build up and become more than you can handle. Many of us feel like we have to handle stress on our own. |
87a6cb2d86a9e5d524a5f0ba72db9449 | Do I need to cut people out of my life to help manage my stress? | We all have our own ways of dealing with everyday stress, like getting a little more sleep, working out, or maybe even just blowing off some steam with friends. But there's a big case for exercise as a stress reducer. It makes your body produce endorphins (âfeel-good hormonesâ), boosts your mood, and makes you conc... |
42e4abafa4acc32160264c4a18d9862a | What kind of sexual side effects can treatment for cervical cancer cause? | If you're getting chemotherapy for cervical cancer, you may notice a loss of libido or other sexual side effects like vaginal dryness during and after treatment. This is because chemotherapy causes your ovaries to suddenly stop producing estrogen. Your doctor can recommend estrogen replacement therapy or a topical estr... |
c9e669898136c502099085a882de8164 | What are the treatments for cervical cancer? | You and your doctor will decide what treatment is best for you, and it may include chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or targeted therapy. And it could have side effects, including changes in your appetite or sense of taste, nausea, and weight loss or weight gain. Making good food choices during treatment can help you f... |
e5d9169f14354d2a9b129ad10bc63ca3 | How can exercise help in treating cervical cancer? | Your treatment program may make you feel extra tired, and exercise probably seems impossible. But even doing a small amount can have tons of benefits. It can help you stay strong, improve your appetite and energy, and help you feel less stressed or depressed. Talk with your doctor to about what exercise makes sense for... |
c655111187bf87160b81bc0e6de01af5 | How can I look good while I get treated for cervical cancer? | Some medications can change your appearance and that can affect how you feel about yourself. Talk to your doctor about your specific treatment plan and whether it will make you lose your hair. If you do, he should be able to write a prescription for a hair prosthesis so your insurance company will cover the cost of a w... |
724343fdc40c2d3878bc55d530ff982f | What are good foods to eat if you have cervical cancer? | Making good food choices during treatment can help you feel better, tolerate side effects, lower your chances of infection, and even heal faster. One important way to do this is to eat a variety of foods so you get the nutrients you need, including: Antioxidants (vitamins A, C, and E) Carbohydrates (fruits, vegetables,... |
dec63d7dd777b069e395d1fa4d0886f9 | When should I see my doctor about my child spitting up? | Unlike happy spitters, babies with GERD may have: Discomfort and pain caused by the reflux Breathing problems, like gagging, choking, coughing, wheezing, and, worst-case scenario, pneumonia from inhaling their stomach contents into their lungs Sometimes poor growth, because vomiting keeps them from getting enough nutri... |
86878970ec94ea647755aa8a55cf05f4 | Why does my baby spit up? | After your baby swallows milk, it glides past the back of his throat and goes down a muscular tube, called the esophagus, to his stomach. A ring of muscles connects the esophagus and stomach. It opens to let the milk go into the stomach, and then it closes back up. If that ring, called the lower esophageal sphincter, d... |
d7b66d92a28de4cf768a122a90339c5f | How can I keep my child from spitting up? | After that, he may stop spitting up. Keep your baby upright for 30 minutes after a feeding to let gravity help keep things down. Burp him after every feeding. Sometimes these simple steps help enough to keep your little one a happy spitter. If not, your pediatrician may suggest medications that can help. Each has possi... |
45e12d0cbcfe77cce9d91daab584f30f | What is cyclosporine (Neoral) for the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis? | Cyclosporine What it is: Cyclosporine ( Neoral) is used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients. It is also approved for treating psoriasis. |
7d4a475a04ed30bfe94d6e495558a23a | What is laser treatment? | Laser Treatment What it is: A form of light therapy that uses lasers. |
6b4fe1d1793d258c1ac9b69f00dd8e82 | What are vitamin A derivatives for the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis? | Vitamin A Derivatives What it is: A man-made form of vitamin A. |
d096ad4e733cea72930506d260242056 | What is apremilast (Otezla) for the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis? | Apremilast ( Otezla) What it is: An oral drug approved to treat psoriatic arthritis and plaque psoriasis in adults. |
9c87d22d5f908efa1c1cfae636333128 | How does methotrexate treat moderate or severe psoriasis? | How it works: Methotrexate slows the rate of skin cell growth. Methotrexate can be given by pill, liquid, or injection. |
d545c4ebdc0c658cd45fde8625a6123d | How is biologic treatment used to treat moderate or severe psoriasis? | How it works: Biologics block immune cells that are involved in psoriasis. These drugs are given by a shot or by an IV infusion. |
0d400bd93e2f9ec77fc2a57588e13cf8 | What are the types of ultraviolet B therapy for moderate to severe psoriasis? | This releases a narrow band of ultraviolet light to target small areas of the skin. |
a94367c760cd7227c181040f3a043f6c | What are the side effects of PUVA therapy (photochemotherapy) for moderate to severe psoriasis? | Side effects can include skin irritation, redness, a burning or itching sensation, blisters, dry skin, sunburn, and a higher risk for skin cancer. |
0e5e5126e6676f3f7160ce4dee0ab260 | What are biologic drugs? | Biologic Treatments What it is: Biologic drugs target the immune response that causes inflammation. |
c156b8af7ed0c7feb897f3546293c8c4 | How does apremilast (Otezla) work for the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis? | How it works: Apremilast is an inhibitor of phosphodiesterase-4 ( PDE-4), which controls inflammation within a cell. |
a20eabb889067f040f8a6f32aca319aa | What are the side effects of methotrexate for the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis? | Side effects can include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, headache, lightheadedness, easy bruising and bleeding, fever, mouth ulcers, trouble sleeping, sensitivity to sunlight, hair loss, dry cough, shortness of breath, stomach pain, a blistering or peeling rash, blood in your pee or poop, peeing less often, and liver damage... |
20511f7dcd4456ff8ce03ed9cb05fdff | How is apremilast used to treat moderate or severe psoriasis? | How it works: Apremilast is an inhibitor of phosphodiesterase-4 ( PDE-4), which controls inflammation within a cell. |
fa42b20b1f721150fa48568d495699ef | How will doctors treat severe psoriasis? | If you have very severe psoriasis, you may need to take more than one of these drugs at a time. Sometimes adding ultraviolet light or sunlight to a psoriasis pill, injection, or cream can help it work better. |
bc3a7f406dffb42e9f5d51b366597a64 | What are the side effects of biologics used to treat moderate or severe psoriasis? | Side effects can include swelling or rash where the shot went in, increased risk for infections including tuberculosis, and cancers such as lymphoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer. You will need to be tested for tuberculosis while taking a biologic drug. You will also need to have regular blood tests to check your number ... |
6a2343ebfc0b7e2ea871bc901dadbcfd | What biologic drugs are used to treat moderate or severe psoriasis? | Biologic drugs include: Ixekizumab ( Taltz) and secukinumab ( Cosentyx). These are antibodies that bind to interleukin-17 A, a protein that is involved in inflammation. Guselkumab ( Tremfya) and risankizumab-rzaa ( SKYRIZI). These medicationsselectively block interleukin-23 ( IL-23) and are given by injection. Tumor ne... |
a7278bac1c3b720528618794025452c9 | How will my doctor determine my treatment for psoriasis? | Your doctor will also consider these things when helping you choose a treatment: The type of psoriasis you have How much psoriasis affects your life Your health Treatment costs to you Your doctor may use the Koo- Menter Psoriasis Instrument to help decide which treatment you need. This one-page tool asks questions to f... |
8fadd48bbfd6a4af9e79090f7f00a8a7 | How are other immunosuppressives used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis? | Other Immunosuppressives There are a few drugs that slow down the immune response and may be used in selected cases, but are used âoff-labelâ ( They are not FDA approved for psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis). They include azathioprine, hydroxyurea, and 6-thioguanine. |
15557d7f0faa4f54cd07a6b27f40c459 | What are the side effects of cyclosporine (Neoral) for the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis? | Side effects can include skin irritation, redness, a burning or itching sensation, blisters, dry skin, sunburn, and a higher risk for skin cancer. |
ffd655e4c27a94ecd59a261ee168822f | What is methotrexate for the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis? | Methotrexate What it is: A drug that was first used to treat cancer. |
6b164598e86b587fefaf6ac9e1f715d6 | What are the side effects of ultraviolet B therapy for moderate to severe psoriasis? | Side effects can include nausea (from oral psoralens), itching, redness, burns, blisters, freckles or aged skin, cataracts if you don't wear sunglasses, and a higher risk for skin cancer, including melanoma. |
da9c8397ed93eca2aecf47291f881d8e | What is PUVA therapy (photochemotherapy) for moderate to severe psoriasis? | PUVA Therapy ( Photochemotherapy) What it is: You use a medicine called psoralen, which makes your skin more sensitive to light. Then you are exposed to ultraviolet A ( UVA) light. |
18b15a677cc4c0cc02cee97474120c9c | What is apremilast? | Apremilast ( Otezla) What it is: An oral drug approved to treat psoriatic arthritis and plaque psoriasis in adults. |
6090605c255a5dd45bdb34a16c273fda | What treatments are used for moderate to severe psoriasis? | Even though everyone with psoriasis is different, doctors have a few standard treatments that they try in people with moderate to severe psoriasis. These include: Light therapy (phototherapy) Medications that suppress your immune system or target specific immune responses linked to psoriasis These treatments aim to slo... |
c1724dc9ff5eb8e2d5fb008c78e3f5b3 | How do biologic treatments for moderate to severe psoriasis work? | How it works: Biologics block immune cells that are involved in psoriasis. These drugs are given by a shot or by an IV infusion. |
f81af9e9413194fa4df1233aaaffb84a | What is ultraviolet B therapy for moderate to severe psoriasis? | Ultraviolet B ( UVB) Therapy What it is: Ultraviolet B ( UVB) therapy uses the same type of ultraviolet radiation found in sunlight. It's used to treat psoriasis that doesn't respond to creams and lotions. |
4ac119568f7a9ea57393c38991723ca1 | How does ultraviolet B therapy for moderate to severe psoriasis work? | How it works: Your body is exposed to UVB light from a light box in a doctor's office or at home. The UVB light goes into your skin and slows skin cell growth. |
61fc2ab9d4ca7ac95b3fcb1490bf3eec | What are the side effects of biologic treatments for moderate to severe psoriasis? | Side effects can include swelling or rash where the shot went in, increased risk for infections including tuberculosis, and cancers such as lymphoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer. You will need to be tested for tuberculosis while taking a biologic drug. You will also need to have regular blood tests to check your number ... |
68700807444a2be75e37a2c659e95d41 | What is moderate to severe psoriasis? | Moderate psoriasis covers 3% to 10% of your body. Severe psoriasis covers more than 10% of your body or is on sensitive areas like your face, palms, soles, or skin folds. |
f9ca76deb0fd3ce40125654e82b61059 | How does laser treatment for moderate to severe psoriasis work? | How it works: A thin beam of light targets psoriasis without affecting nearby skin. |
1d9d65c74d297ee9c4a33cf42122d617 | What are the side effects of vitamin A derivatives used to treat moderate or severe psoriasis? | There are two types of vitamin A: Acitretin in a pill ( Soriatane) Tazarotene in a cream, gel, or foam ( Avage, Fabior, Tazorac) Side effects can include hair loss; thin nails; dry mouth, eyes, and skin; bleeding gums; nosebleeds; headache; joint or muscle pain; increased levels of fat in the blood; and sensitivity to ... |
7751f515ca6fd2dcdbc20b08835bc084 | What other immunosuppressives are used to treat moderate or severe psoriasis? | Other Immunosuppressives There are a few drugs that slow down the immune response and may be used in selected cases, but are used âoff-labelâ ( They are not FDA approved for psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis). They include azathioprine, hydroxyurea, and 6-thioguanine. |
ca340864f71be149a5c1c6a05dffd4d3 | What are vitamin A derivatives? | Vitamin A Derivatives What it is: A man-made form of vitamin A. |
e00d5f20068b9e3e2f97f43bff9e131d | What is PUVA Therapy? | PUVA Therapy ( Photochemotherapy) What it is: You use a medicine called psoralen, which makes your skin more sensitive to light. Then you are exposed to ultraviolet A ( UVA) light. |
6b4c2743a6841b33f5cf6d2d09d86c8c | What factors will my doctor consider in choosing a treatment for moderate or severe psoriasis? | Your doctor will also consider these things when helping you choose a treatment: The type of psoriasis you have How much psoriasis affects your life Your health Treatment costs to you Your doctor may use the Koo- Menter Psoriasis Instrument to help decide which treatment you need. |
25b735838c164cb41806955a953c97fa | What are the side effects of apremilast used to treat moderate or severe psoriasis? | Side effects include diarrhea, nausea, and headache. These side effects may stop with continued treatment. In studies, a small number of people stopped taking Apremilast because of an adverse reaction. Some participants also had unexplained weight loss. It's recommended that those taking the drug have their weight chec... |
59e9e12085d2761d5cc0b96796390b05 | What are the side effects of psoralen? | Side effects can include nausea (from oral psoralens), itching, redness, burns, blisters, freckles or aged skin, cataracts if you don't wear sunglasses, and a higher risk for skin cancer, including melanoma. |
19ce517cd5248c9865e349e75a2238ca | How does ultraviolet B therapy treat psoriasis? | How it works: Your body is exposed to UVB light from a light box in a doctor's office or at home. The UVB light goes into your skin and slows skin cell growth. |
3417f115c4ec5249354bddde661d2fae | How is cyclosporine used to treat moderate or severe psoriasis? | How it works: It suppresses the immune system and slows the growth of certain immune cells. Cyclosporine is given by capsule or liquid. |
fa8051e9f8744be0f7b04853b2d0dfdb | What are the side effects of laser treatments for psoriasis? | Side effects can include redness, blistering, bruising, or scarring. |
76e232b2e9d73353cada4b7301e1b782 | What are the types of laser treatments for moderate to severe psoriasis? | Laser types: Excimer laser. |
4247f7c40e51e6ea3d3d21e0ad68b43e | What are the treatments for moderate to severe psoriasis? | Even though everyone with psoriasis is different, doctors have a few standard treatments that they try in people with moderate to severe psoriasis. These include: Light therapy (phototherapy) Medications that suppress your immune system or target specific immune responses linked to psoriasis These treatments aim to slo... |
287fd99960124b42fec2daa6458082e2 | Should pregnant women take vitamin A derivatives to treat moderate or severe psoriasis? | Women who are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant should not use these drugs due to serious birth defect risks. |
b7f683d679c9c417fe8bf7c5d1e6301b | How do vitamin A derivatives work in the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis? | Methotrexate can be given by pill, liquid, or injection. How it works: These drugs help control how fast skin cells multiply. |
d07fc480a49976ad071693b94b77236d | What biologic drugs are used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis? | These are antibodies that bind to interleukin-17 A, a protein that is involved in inflammation. Tumor necrosis factor-alpha blockers, including adalimumab ( Humira), etanercept ( Enbrel), and infliximab ( Remicade). These drugs block a chemical messenger of the immune system called TNF-alpha. People with psoriasis have... |
1dbcf3d66288346cdd274bfab4c65846 | How do vitamin A derivatives treat moderate or severe psoriasis? | Medications that you take by pill or injection affect the whole body. How it works: These drugs help control how fast skin cells multiply. |
35f2148edc1162600ed3113f19ebd315 | How do doctors usually start treatments for psoriasis? | If the first treatment doesn't work, you'll move up to stronger and stronger treatments until you find one that clears or controls your psoriasis. Even though everyone with psoriasis is different, doctors have a few standard treatments that they try in people with moderate to severe psoriasis. |
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